Welcome to Nursery
Phase Leader: Mrs Smith
Teachers
Nursery Teacher – Mrs Pham
Support – Ms Gibson, Miss Qinami, Mrs McMenamin
Curriculum Overview
Nursery 2024-25 Curriculum Map
Half-Termly Topic Overview
Autumn 2 Overview – Let’s Celebrate
Spring 1 Overview – Poles Apart
Spring 2 Overview – Amazing Animals
Summer 1 Overview – Into The Woods
EYFS Skills Progressions
Reception Maths Skills Progression
EYFS Learning Zones Progressions
Home Learning
Class Times
Morning Nursery 8:45-11:45am (Doors will be open from 11:40 am so all children are dismissed by 11:45am)
Afternoon Nursery 12:15-3:15pm (Doors will be open from 3:10pm so all children are dismissed by 3:15 pm)
A teacher will be standing by the door with a Nursery communications book at drop off times and collection times. Any messages, such as changes to your collection arrangements, can be given at this time. For any last minute changes, please notify the school office 01727 866668. We will not let your child go home with someone different unless you have informed us of this change and they know your password.
Our Work and Projects
In Nursery, we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The seven areas of learning and development that shape our curriculum are:
- Personal, social and emotional development (PSED)
- Mathematics (M)
- Communication and language (CL)
- Literacy (L)
- Understanding of the world (UW)
- Physical development (PD)
Maths in Nursery
A lot of fun comes from playing games and a lot of maths learning can take place at the same time. It is important that young children are aware of numbers from an early age and that they have fun with numbers in a relaxed atmosphere. In Nursery, talk to children about maths in the environment – e.g. as you drive along in the car or on the walk to the shops etc. It is important to develop curiosity and good observational skills which will transfer to other areas of life.
Our day
In Nursery, we include lots of regular activities in the day to help children get used to Nursery and know what to expect. Activities include:
- Welcome Time
- Group Time
- Letters and Sounds
- CIL Time (“CHIL” – ‘Child Initiated Learning’)
